US Bridges

Rt a E over Lit Indian CR

Fair

Washington County, Missouri · S 31 T 40 N R 2 E · Structure no. 2782

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
338
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a E over Lit Indian CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt a E over Lit Indian CR in Washington County, Missouri. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 338 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesRt a E
CrossesLit Indian CR
LocationS 31 T 40 N R 2 E
RouteState Highway 0A
Coordinates38.15617, -90.84017
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic338 (2024)
Projected traffic473 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt a E over Lit Indian CR built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt a E over Lit Indian CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Rt a E over Lit Indian CR carry?

About 338 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt a E over Lit Indian CR?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a E over Lit Indian CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.